Tevin Ingram, a 24-year-old man from Tucumcari, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on November 27, 2016, in North Richland Hills, Texas. Tevin was visiting his daughter for the Thanksgiving weekend when a dispute erupted into gunfire outside Zonga's Mediterranean Bar and Grill. The altercation began inside the bar and spilled out into the parking lot, where Tevin was fatally shot while trying to leave in a white sedan.
His passenger was injured and taken to a nearby hospital.
Hours after the shooting, police arrested 20-year-old Mike Fillmore-Green and charged him with first-degree murder. Fillmore-Green was also injured during the incident and taken into custody at a local hospital. Investigators withheld his identity until further investigation was complete. The suspect was later identified as Mike Fillmore-Green, who was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The case drew significant attention due to the circumstances of the shooting and the swift arrest of the suspect. The North Richland Hills Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, and Fillmore-Green was held on a $500,000 bond. The incident highlighted the dangers of disputes escalating into violence and the importance of conflict resolution.
Tevin Ingram was remembered fondly by his family and friends as an entrepreneur, artist, and loving father. His untimely death left a void in the lives of those who knew him, and his memory continues to be honored by his loved ones.
